Dunkington

05/27/2026

Black Barrel is officially rolling into June for the Dunkington Candle Club.

This scent is dark, smooth, and ridiculously good with notes of powder, tonka bean, and rum. It’s giving aged barrel wood, midnight lounge, expensive cologne, and “don’t touch my lowball glass” energy.

If you’ve never joined our Candle Club before, here’s the deal: for $20/month, members get an exclusive 3.5oz candle shipped directly to them every month. These scents are created specifically for Candle Club members and are not released in-store or online to the general public. Once the month is over, that scent is gone.

If you want Black Barrel to show up at your door in June, you’ll need to sign up by 5/31!

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05/27/2026

Whether you drink wine or southern sweet tea out of it, you’ll have the most unique glass in the room.

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05/19/2026

🎉 WE HAVE A WINNER 🎉

Okay okay… we know this winner announcement is a few days late.

But in the handmade world of Dunkington, when the shelves start getting empty, the candles and art don’t magically make themselves. Sometimes the Facebook posts have to wait while we’re in the back actually creating the stuff y’all come in for!

With that said… after going through all the giveaway entries and verifying everyone eligible "liked, shared, and commented" our winner is…

✨ Cathy Moore Aultman ✨

Congrats!! You’ve won a Dunkington gift basket filled with over $100 worth of handmade Dunkington goodies. Swing by the store anytime to pick it up!

Thank y’all again for helping us celebrate 10 years of Dunkington and almost 5,000 followers. The support, shares, comments, and love for our little downtown shop means more than you know!

05/15/2026

Graduation week is finished, which means Starkville officially did its yearly disappearing act. The caps were thrown, the apartments got packed up, major sporting events have wound down, and a huge chunk of downtown foot traffic headed home for the summer.

For local businesses, this is the part of the year where things get a whole lot quieter.

So if you’ve been meaning to swing by your favorite local shops, grab that candle you’ve been thinking about, wander downtown for a bit, or just say hey… now’s a great time to do it. Every purchase made locally during slower seasons genuinely matters more than most people realize.

We’d love to see y’all downtown this summer. Shop local, support handmade, and help keep the lights on for the unique little businesses that make Starkville feel like Starkville!

05/09/2026

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME 🎉

Dunkington is officially a little over 100 followers away from hitting 5,000 followers and since this is also our 10th year in business, we figured it was the perfect time for a giveaway!

One lucky winner will receive a Dunkington gift basket filled with handmade goodies valued at over $100. Candles, art, accessories, fun surprises, and a little bit of everything that makes Dunkington… Dunkington.

HOW TO ENTER:
• LIKE this post
• SHARE this post
• COMMENT on this post

You must complete all three steps to qualify for the giveaway entry.

IMPORTANT:
Entries ONLY count from the ORIGINAL post on Dunkington’s page.

Likes, comments, and shares made from someone else’s shared post will not count toward the giveaway. To enter, you must like, comment, and share directly from the original post on our main page.

Giveaway ends next Saturday at 5:00 PM
Winner announced the same day at 6:00 PM

A Few Important Things:
• One entry per person
• Must complete all 3 steps to qualify
• Winner must be able to pick up locally at Dunkington
• Fake or spam accounts will be disqualified
• This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or affiliated with Facebook or Instagram

Seriously though… 10 years in business and almost 5,000 followers is pretty incredible. Thanks for supporting handmade, local, and a small family business that still makes everything right here in downtown Starkville. We appreciate y’all more than you know!

05/02/2026

If you’re a business owner, you can launch your own custom candle line without outsourcing it to some random company three states ( or countries!) away.

We can create private and white label candles right here in Starkville, built specifically for your brand. Custom scents, jar and lid options, and labels that actually fit your aesthetic. Not generic. Not pulled from a catalog.

And when you work with us, you’re not dealing with a corporate support line. You can call, text, or walk in and talk directly to the person making your product. Real answers. Real collaboration. No runaround.

If “support local” is part of your business, this is how you actually do it.

Reach out and let’s create something your customers can’t get anywhere else!

05/02/2026

Reminder!! Resume submissions close at 6pm tonight!

Now Hiring: Part-Time (Summer with Potential for Fall)

Dunkington is looking to add a part-time team member for the summer, with the opportunity to continue into the fall depending on school schedules.

We’re committed to supporting local, so we’re specifically looking for someone based in Starkville who will be here consistently throughout the season.

Position details:
• Tuesday–Saturday, shifts scheduled within the 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM window
• Part-time hours (not full-day shifts)
• Sundays & Mondays off
• Occasional flexibility for store events (earlier openings or later closings)

This is a customer-facing role involving daily interaction with customers of all ages. The position also includes occasional interaction with Starkville Strong clients, so professionalism, awareness, and respect in a variety of situations are essential.

You’ll be involved in both the front-of-house retail experience and some behind-the-scenes operations that keep things running smoothly.

If you’re dependable, personable, and able to commit to a consistent schedule, we’d like to hear from you.

Resumes will be accepted in person at our retail storefront or by email at [email protected] through 6:00 PM on Saturday, May 2.

04/28/2026

Now Hiring: Part-Time (Summer with Potential for Fall)

Dunkington is looking to add a part-time team member for the summer, with the opportunity to continue into the fall depending on school schedules.

We’re committed to supporting local, so we’re specifically looking for someone based in Starkville who will be here consistently throughout the season.

Position details:
• Tuesday–Saturday, shifts scheduled within the 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM window
• Part-time hours (not full-day shifts)
• Sundays & Mondays off
• Occasional flexibility for store events (earlier openings or later closings)

This is a customer-facing role involving daily interaction with customers of all ages. The position also includes occasional interaction with Starkville Strong clients, so professionalism, awareness, and respect in a variety of situations are essential.

You’ll be involved in both the front-of-house retail experience and some behind-the-scenes operations that keep things running smoothly.

If you’re dependable, personable, and able to commit to a consistent schedule, we’d like to hear from you.

Resumes will be accepted in person at our retail storefront or by email at [email protected] through 6:00 PM on Saturday, May 2.

04/10/2026

Spring called and we answered! New Spring candle scents are now available.

Lavender Woods: A refined blend of lavender, green leaves, and cedar that feels fresh, grounded, and effortlessly balanced. Clean without being sharp, calm without fading into the background. Think “put together” energy, in the best way.

Pretty in Pink: Watermelon, strawberry, and lemon come together in a bright, juicy scent that’s vibrant without being overwhelming. It’s playful, a little bold, and unmistakably spring.

If your space is still holding onto winter, consider this your reset!

02/14/2026

We had the best little VIP stop by Dunkington today and yes, we are still talking about it!

Meet Newton Figley - a 2 1/2 month old long-haired miniature dachshund with the softest ears and the kind of face that makes you immediately forget what you were doing.

He came in, soaked up some attention, posed like a pro, and completely stole the spotlight for a few minutes.

10 out of 10. Would schedule another visit. 😍

❤️🐶